EL CHAVO DEL OCHO started in Mexico over 25 years ago and has since gone on to become one of the most popular television shows for Hispanics ever. Featuring a boy called El Chavo, it tells the funny, endearing stories of his daily life. EL CHAVO features physical comedy with memorable characters Nono, La Popis and Quico and catchy funny sayings (Fue sin querer queriendo!, Eso, eso, eso, Zas! Y que yo…!, Bueno, pero no se enoje).
- Hispanic evergreen brand
- Boasts over 1,300 live action episodes
- #1 Spanish-language cable sitcom for kids 6-11, adults 18-34 and 18-49 on Galavisión (top rated Spanish-language cable network in U.S.)
- On air for over 25 years in the U.S. and over 35 years in Mexico and throughout Latin America
- Holds multiple slots within the top 5 Spanish language programs on cable in the U.S. Market (Nielsen Media Research)
- Stars beloved Mexican comedian, Roberto Gómez Bolaños, who is the creator and producer
- EL CHAVO is among the top selling Spanish-language DVDs in the U.S.; currently available at all major retailers and through Time Life Video.
- EL CHAVO’s U.S. merchandising program successfully premiered in December of 2005 at Hot Topic, with several re-orders of t-shirts and accessories.
- AMERIBRANDS, baked goods
- ANAGRAM, balloons
- BENDON PUBLISHING, color and activity books, boxed puzzles
- BIOWORLD, bags, backpacks, messenger bags and headwear
- DAN RIVER, bedding, beach towels
- FREEZE, knit adult tops, boys and girls t-shirts
- HEADLINE ENTERTAINMENT, men’s and junior’s t-shirts, key chains, wrist bands
- MJC, men’s and boy’s boxers, loungewear and sleepwear
- 52 half hour Spanish-language animated episodes, written by the original creator Roberto Gómez Bolaños, launched throughout Mexico and Latin America fall ’06 and will enter the US market in 2007.
Televisa is the largest media company in the Spanish-speaking world with its content being broadcast in the U.S. through Univision Communication which operates and owns Univision Network, Galavisión and Telefutura Network. Galavisión is the top rated
Spanish-language cable network in the U.S.
For further information on EL CHAVO, please contact:
Pamela Dixon
212-293-8503
or pdixon@unitedmedia.com
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El Chavo™ logo and characters are trademarks of Roberto Gómez Bolaños ©All rights reserved 2004-2008.
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